Compaq 3200 manual Updating the Firmware

3-4Updating the Firmware

To run System ROMPaq:

1.Place the System ROMPaq diskette in the server diskette drive.

2.Boot the server by turning on the power.

3.Press Enter at the Welcome screen.

4.At the Select A Device screen, select the server from the list of the programmable devices. This may be the only item in the list. Press Enter.

5.At the Select An Image screen you will see:

Device to reprogram: Current ROM revision: Select Firmware Images:

your server

date of existing ROM version date of latest ROM version

Press Enter.

6.Review the information on the Caution screen:

Device to reprogram:	your server
Current ROM revision:	date of existing ROM version
Selected ROM revision:	date of ROM version to be installed

Press Enter to reprogram the system ROM or Esc to discontinue reprogramming and return to the Select An Image screen.

7.“Reprogramming Firmware” indicates that the system ROM is being reprogrammed. DO NOT INTERRUPT.

IMPORTANT: Do not interrupt this cycle. Interrupting the ROM reprogramming will leave the firmware in an unknown state. You may not be able to boot the server if this happens. You will be notified when reprogramming is complete.

8.When ROMPaq finishes reprogramming the system ROM, press Esc to exit the System ROMPaq utility.

9.Remove the System ROMPaq diskette and reboot the server by cycling the power (cold boot).

If you have not installed your new Smart Array 3200 Controller, install it now.